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How to get fromMoldova to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Moldova to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly Chișinău International Airport to Istanbul, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane RMO - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    4h 54m
    ₺3,506–9,626

  2. Train, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 401
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    24h 34m
    ₺1,548–3,159

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbulbus bus
    15h 33m
    ₺2,462–4,262

  4. Drive  962.6 km

    1. Drive from Chișinău to Istanbulcar car 962.6 km
    14h 3m
    ₺6,682–9,651

  5. Fly Chișinău International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane RMO - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    5h 6m
    ₺7,109–20,149

  6. Drive to Iași International Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Drive from Ungheni to Ungheni Prutcar car
    2. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane IAS - IST
    7h 4m
    ₺6,695–16,921

  7. Bus via Gara Auto Sud-Vest

    1. Take the bus from Chisnau South to Istanbulbus bus
    20h 31m
    ₺4,833–6,633

  8. Bus via İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal

    1. Take the bus from Chișinău South to İstanbul - Mustafa Kemalbus bus
    24h 7m
    ₺4,593–6,718

Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,452Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Moldova and Istanbul, Turkey?

Chisinau Bus Station operates a bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbul once a week. Tickets cost ₺2,400–4,200 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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